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Civics for Life Quarterly, Issue 3

Our democracy and society depend on civic education—a vital tool that gives Americans the knowledge, skills, and values ...
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New Evidence on Trickle-Down and Trickle-Up Influences in Civic Education and Engagement

Families play a big role in shaping political identities, but the details of how this happens are less ...
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Civics for Life Quarterly Issue 2

Civics for Life Quarterly, Issue 2

The story often told is that rural America is in decline, and that rural Americans are resentful of ...
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Civics for Life Quarterly

Civics for Life Quarterly, Issue 1

In today’s edition you’ll find an exclusive taped interview with Dr. Anthea Hartig, the first woman director of ...
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What is Civics for Life?

Many Americans lack a fundamental understanding of our democracy and how it functions, resulting in reduced civic engagement, ...
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Why Does the Electoral College Matter?

The Electoral College is an essential part of the United States’ democratic process. Every four years, citizens across ...
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History of the State of the Union

The State of the Union address is a crucial moment in the United States political calendar. It is ...
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How to Engage in Civil Discourse

How to Engage in Civil Discourse

Civil discourse is an active pursuit: participants should be actively respectful, open, friendly, and generous. Good faith is ...
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On American Political Compromise

You can't always get what you want But if you try sometimes Well, you just might find You ...
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